Judge Susanna C. Pineda
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
All filings
- 1 copy • Hand Delivery • Within 24 Hours
Courtesy copies
- 1 copy • Hand Delivery • Upon Filing
Document Filing Requirements5 rules
Proposed jury instructions due before the FTMC; non-RAJI instructions must include supporting case citations.
Counsel should provide the Court with proposed jury instructions prior to the FTMC. The Court will provide counsel with a draft version of instructions before the jury selection. If an instruction is not a RAJI, the proposed instruction must be accompanied by case citation supporting the instruction requested.
Document Type
Jury Instructions
Proposed verdict forms due five business days before trial.
Proposed verdict forms are required to be provided to the Court Five (5) business days before trial.
Document Type
Verdict Form
Joint Pretrial Statement due no later than two weeks before the FTMC and must include a summary of facts to be read to the jury.
Joint Pretrial Statement must be provided no later than two weeks prior to the Final Trial Management Conference, and include a summary of facts to be read to the jury.
Document Type
Joint Pretrial Statement
Parties must notify the Court at the trial setting conference if they want jury questionnaires, and provide a proposed questionnaire two weeks before the FTMC.
Please notify the Court at the trial setting conference if you want of utilize jury questionnaires. Additional court hearings will be necessary to accomplish the tasks involved in jury questionnaires. Because questionnaires tend to take longer than in court voir dire, this tool will be permitted on a limited basis. A copy of your proposed questionnaire should be provided to the Court two weeks before the final trial management conference.
Document Type
Jury Questionnaire
Parties must provide the Court with a statement of facts outlining party positions before a settlement conference.
Parties should provide the Court with a statement of the facts, outlining party positions, in advance of a settlement conference.
Document Type
Settlement Statement
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
E-filed pleadings must also be emailed to the division email address.
When you file a pleading electronically, please email a copy to the division e-mail CVJ12@JBAZMC.maricopa.gov.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The Court will not expedite response or reply deadlines absent extraordinary circumstances.
With regards to requests for "expedited" consideration, absent extraordinary circumstances, the Court will adhere to the Rules regarding response and reply deadlines.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
In criminal cases, e-filing a notice of filing letters close to sentencing requires a courtesy copy to the courtroom.
Alternatively, if you e-file a notice of filing letters close to sentencing, please deliver a courtesy copy to the courtroom.
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E-filings made within 24 hours of a proceeding require a courtesy copy delivered to the courtroom.
Alternatively, if you e-file a document within twenty-four (24) hours of a proceeding, please deliver a courtesy copy to the courtroom.
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Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Sealed filings or information requiring in-camera inspection must also be delivered to the Division.
If e-filing anything under seal, or information requiring in-camera inspection, a copy should be delivered to my Division or it may not be accessible.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Counsel must inform the JA one business day in advance when another attorney will cover a proceeding, including reason, duration, and contact information.
Please inform the JA one business day before that another attorney will be covering the proceeding including why they are covering, how long they will be covering, and their contact information (Phone number and Email).
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